The date of the holy Eid al-Adha 2023 has been confirmed. The probable date of Eid al-Adha has been calculated and informed. Astronomers of all other countries of the world, including Bangladesh, have announced the date on which Eid al-Adha 2023 will be celebrated according to their calculations. June 19 will likely be the first day of the month of Zilhaj. বাংলায় পড়ুন
Since the Arabic month is dependent on the sighting of the full moon, this day may be earlier or later depending on the moon. If June 19 is the first day of the month of Zilhaj, then the day of Arafah in Saudi Arabia will be June 27 and Middle Eastern countries will celebrate Eid al-Adha on June 28, 2023.
As Saudi Arabia celebrates Eid a day later i.e. Eid al-Adha 2023 will be held on 29 June 2023 (Thursday) based on moon sighting.
Eid al-Adha is celebrated in all countries of the world, including Bangladesh, depending on the sighting of the moon. That is, even if the possible date is announced, the specific day will depend on the moon.
However, since the moon rises and Eid is celebrated on the same day as announced by the astrologers, it can be said that Eid al-Adha will be celebrated in Bangladesh on 29 June 2023.
Astronomers have said that Eid al-Adha 2023 will be celebrated on June 28, 2023 in all other countries of the Middle East including Saudi Arabia. All these decisions were taken in the meeting of various astronomers in the Muslim majority countries of the world. And Eid al-Adha will be celebrated in Bangladesh one day after Middle East countries.
That is, we can say that Eid al-Adha or Eid-ul-Adha will be held in Bangladesh on Thursday, 29th 2023.
Importance and Significance of Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha or Eid al-Adha is one of the two biggest religious festivals of the Muslim community. Sacrifice is an important act of worship. Qurbani has been made obligatory on all able-bodied Muslims.
According to Islamic Shari’ah, “Sacrifice of a lawful animal in the name of Allah within a specified date in the hope of attaining the nearness and pleasure of Allah is called Qurbani.”
Sacrifice has been going on since the time of creation of the world i.e. Hazrat Adam (A). When there was a disagreement between the sons of Adam (A.S.), Habil and Qabil regarding marriage, Allah ordered them to sacrifice a lawful animal with sincerity.
Later, Hazrat Ibrahim (A) prepared to sacrifice his beloved son Ismail (A) on the command of Allah. But in the glory of Allah he sacrificed a dumba instead of his son.
Since then, the Muslim Ummah has been performing animal sacrifice every year between the 10th and 12th of the month of Zilhaj.
Qurbani is an important act of worship in the Islamic Shari’ah and the importance of its operation is mentioned in the Qur’an and Hadith. Qurbani is certainly an important act of worship but Qurbani is not for everyone. Sacrifice is only for him who can afford it. However, Qurbani can never be considered obligatory.
The Prophet of Allah, Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) once said, “He who does not offer Qurbani despite his ability, should not come to the Eidgah.”
This means that sacrifice is very important. If you can, you must sacrifice. But if you can’t afford it and can’t make the sacrifice, don’t be upset. Because it is not obligatory.
How long an Qurbani?
In Islamic terms, halal animal sacrifice can be done from the morning of the 10th day of Zilhaj to the sunset of the 12th day in order to gain Allah’s pleasure. However, the sacrifice must be performed after the Eid prayer on the morning of the 10th day of Zilhajj.
Sacrifice will not be accepted before Eid prayers. Sacrifice should be for the pleasure of Allah. Neither originality nor sociability is intended. It will not be accepted if you sacrifice a cow worth lakhs of rupees to show people off.
About Qurbani, Allah mentions in verse 37 of Surah Hajj:
“None of their flesh and blood reaches Allah, but your piety reaches Him.”
Prayer for Qurbani
Allah Ta’ala has given specific prayers for animal sacrifice. For the convenience of our readers, the answer is given below:
Pronunciation: ‘Inni waz jahtu waz hia lillazi fatarach chamawati wal arda hanifaw wama ana minal mushrikeen. Inna salati wa nusuki wa mah yaya wa mamati lillahi rabibal alamin. La sharika lahu wa bijaliqa umirtu wa ana minal muslimin. Allahumma Minka Walaka…Bismillahi Allahu Akbar.
Meaning: ‘Surely I turn firmly towards the Great One who created the heavens and the earth. I do not belong to the polytheists. Indeed, my prayer, my sacrifice, my life and my death – all are dedicated to Allah, Lord of the worlds. He has no partners.
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